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U. S. Coast Guard Pay & Personnel Center
PPC Telephone System Outage
We are experiencing intermittent issues with our telephone system. If you call and immediately receive a busy signal, contact us by e-mail to PPC-DG-CustomerCare@uscg.mil.
Direct-Access Planned Maintenance Outage
Direct Access will not be available from Monday, December 19, 2022 at 23:01 (CST ) until Tuesday, January 3, 2022, at 22:59 (CST). This outage is necessary to ensure members' pay and benefits are updated to reflect the 2023 pay rates and other regulatory changes, which include COLA, BAH, and tax rates. See ALCOAST 455/22 for more information.
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Commanding Officer (Staff Symbol) U.S. Coast Guard Pay & Personnel Center 444 S. E. Quincy St. Topeka, KS 66683-3591
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Nov. 14, 2022
TRICARE Open Season is Here: Find the Right TRICARE Plan for You
TRICARE Open Season begins today, Nov. 14. For most TRICARE beneficiaries, this is your chance to enroll in a health plan or change health plans for coverage that starts Jan. 1, 2023. You have until Tuesday, Dec. 13, to make those changes.
Sept. 16, 2022
Registration for the Virtual Benefits Fair is Now Open!
The annual Virtual Benefits Fair will be available throughout the 2022 Federal Benefits Open Season. The Virtual Benefits Fair is an online health fair that houses 2023 plan information in a single location, enabling military families to browse exhibits, view, and download plan brochures, and connect with BENEFEDS and FEDVIP representatives via chat. Continued online...
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Q&A: What You Need to Know for Federal Benefits Open Season
The Federal Benefits Open Season starts Nov. 14 and ends Dec. 12, 2022. This open season is for dental and vision coverage through the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP). FEDVIP is offered by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management and is separate from TRICARE and TRICARE Open Season activities.
Aug. 25, 2022
TRICARE Dental Program Health Matters Newsletter Issue 3 | 2022
Do you know all the tricks for protecting your teeth and gums? What happens to your dental benefits when you move? In this newsletter, you'll find the answers to these questions and more information about your TRICARE Dental Program (TDP) benefit. Some of the articles include: When Should You Start Dental Care for Your Young Child? Have Questions? Check Out These Dental Resources for Answers Why You Shouldn't Fear a Root Canal You can download the latest TDP newsletter at www.tricare.mil/publications/newsletters.
May 31, 2022
TRICARE Fact Sheet Helps You Find Your Right Dental Plan
Check out the TRICARE Dental Options Fact Sheet to learn about dental options for you and your family. TRICARE dental options are separate from TRICARE health care options. Depending on your beneficiary category, you'll be eligible for different dental programs.
May 6, 2022
New TRICARE Dental Program Premiums Effective May 1
Are you enrolled in the TRICARE Dental Program (TDP)? If you are, you should know that the TDP monthly premiums changed on May 1. The new premium rates are in effect for the TDP plan year, which runs from May 1, 2022 through April 30, 2023.
July 29, 2021
Got TRICARE Dental Program Coverage Questions? Here’s a Brochure for You
Are you looking for dental coverage for you and your family? If so, the TRICARE Dental Program (TDP) may be able to help. The TDP is for active duty family members, as well as National Guard and Reserve members and their families.
Jan. 24, 2020
Don't Forget to Update DEERS
Make sure that your records in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) are up to date with your latest life events.
Sept. 23, 2019
TRICARE Dental and Medical: Separate Programs, Separate Enrollments
Not sure if you have dental coverage? Did you enroll in a dental plan? Your TRICARE dental and medical benefits are separate benefits. To gain coverage, you need to enroll in a dental plan and health care plan separately.
